Chevrolet Shark Fin Antenna Leak Fixed!!!

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[@conniepollard3645]

Very good! Like your candid presentation!

[@ugotmossed84]

Thanks but way too much work and expense for me. I used just enough silicone to seal the little notch and then a small strip or two of electrical tape and done. Can’t see the tape at all unless you are inches away and no leaks anymore.

[@undisputed1one]

You own a fireblade? I see you're a man of culture

[@SnowDrift]

This channel is technically a motovlogging channel.

[@fozziebear7139]

I replaced mine. That fixed the compass. XM still cuts out, and gives the message "Check XM antenna".

[@ChasePetermeier-ii1ez]

What is that bolt called ? It broke on my antenna and I don’t feel like spending $100 + on the whole kit when I just need that one bolt.

[@techman8095]

Sorry my post got deleted Butyl Rubber, is used to seal windshields and is pliable, not too messy windshield shop mite have a piece you can have.

[@landonwilson8495]

9.5/10, I only chuckled once, but not bad overall lol

[@SnowDrift]

I’ll do better next time dad

[@landonwilson8495]

@@SnowDrift No worry's son, you'll get it

[@SnowDrift]

@@landonwilson8495 thanks pa

[@LibertyHillBily]

I think that tube you pulled out was a drain tube for rain.

[@SnowDrift]

Definitely not. It was an antenna coaxial cable used for police radios

[@jand180]

How did you determine that the water was coming from that ?

[@SnowDrift]

Because it would drip on my crotch while driving and I replaced this part and my crotch is no longer wet

[@techman8095]

Form it around the base like a gasket

[@keevanabramson7126]

Just to be clear, to me a gasket suggests removing the antennae and placing it against the base as an interface between it and the metal. Am I correct that your suggestion avoids removal and just "form it around the base ..." Maybe add some heat. It's a great idea. I was thinking silicon but this is better. I didn't know it existed. Thanks!

[@techman8095]

So it leaks....seal it a piece of butyl rummer would create a nice seal.

[@keevanabramson7126]

Just noted this problem on my 2014 GMC Sierra. I'm sure it's the source of the leak. Got it out of the rain and protected. No noticeable damage. Drying out everything with a hairdryer. Can you expand on the butyl (just run it around the base?) and recommend a product. Thanks.

[@Whocareslol420]

This is a problem for all GM cars with these shark fin nonsense antennas. My pontiac g6 leaks water right into the gear shift lever with a light drizzle

[@slshock]

Education Cost whether in a classroom or under a shade tree/garage. LOL

[@kodynerby6499]

What does the shark fin do? And can you install it?

[@SnowDrift]

It’s the satellite receiver for xm radio and onstar. What do you mean by install it?

[@kodynerby6499]

@@SnowDrift if a truck doesn’t have one can you get it installed?

[@SnowDrift]

@@kodynerby6499 I don’t think so. If you want satellite radio there are aftermarket solutions where the antenna sits on your dash. If you drive a Chevy newer than the early 2000s then it should have onstar already

[@kodynerby6499]

@@SnowDrift I’m looking at a 2006 cateye 2500

[@kodynerby6499]

Hd

[@Sal-kr1ie]

Can't you put a piece of gum on that gap,and just not pull the shark fin off?

[@SnowDrift]

I doubt that would suffice for a repair

[@Sal-kr1ie]

@@SnowDrift what about sylacone round the outside without pulling it off?

[@SnowDrift]

@@Sal-kr1ie that may potentially stop water from getting in for a time but who’s to say that the antenna will still be functioning after it’s gotten water in the circuit. I know not many people use onstar but we do and that antenna is the only thing it uses to operate.